The 12-year-old won the hearts of the nation following her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show in 2020.

Caitlin and Caoimhe Mynes stole the hearts of viewers when they had the craic with Ryan Tubridy making lava lamps and glitter slime on the top watched show in 2016.

Host Patrick Kielty has said he is “so excited” to bring this year’s programme to the children of Ireland on Friday night.

Even on election night, the world's second-longest-running chat show looks to have something for everyone in the audience.

The national broadcaster has warned that demand for the tickets always far outstrips supply

Viewers of the Late Late Toy Show have so far donated €3.1 million to this year’s charity appeal.

The RTÉ host said the cost-of-living crisis played a part in planning this year's programme, but he vowed to bring some technicolor magic to proceedings.

Only formed in October, 2017, the Rebel Brass Band have reached the big time double quick, with an appearance on the Late Late Toy Show this Friday, reveals EMMA CONNOLLY